Resign for marginalising Igbos on COVID-19 palliatives – Ohanaeze tells Minister, Farouq
government’s Stimulus packages to it’s citizenry in order to cushion the negative effects of the economic and social lockdown over the Coronavirus pandemic, known as COVID-19.
The group alleged that the activities of the Minister had posed a big threat to the lives of the people of the South East, urging the federal government to integrate South east zone in the provision of stimulus packages to cushion the effects of the lockdown. Farouq made this known while speaking to reporters at the presidential task force media briefing during the week.
According to the Minister, over 11million vulnerable persons have been identified in 35 states who are yet to benefit from the palliatives. 2.6m households are from the FCT, Nasarawa, Katsina and Anambra states.However, Ohanaeze Youth Council demanded the resignation of Sadiya Farouq, for allegedly sectionalizing national affairs to the detriment of people’s lives.
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